1. General Model Information
Name: CALGOS Cotton Simulation Model
Acronym: CALGOS
Main medium: terrestrial
Main subject: biogeochemistry
Organization level: ecosystem
Type of model: not specified
Main application: decision support/expert system
Keywords: cotton , irrigation, Western US
Contact:
Dr. Avi Marani
USDA/ARS/WMRL
2021, S. Peach Ave
Fresno, CA, 93727-5951
Phone: (209)453-3107
Fax : (209)453-3122
email:
AMARANI@Cati.CSUFresno.edu
Author(s):
Dr. Avishalom Marani
Abstract:
The CALGOS cotton simulation model has been derived from GOSSYM -
COMAX. Its main purpose is to make it more useful for conditions of
cotton production under irrigation in the arid regions of the Western US.
CALGOS is a process-level simulator of the cotton plant, soil processes
and the micro-environment. It assists the cotton grower by allowing him
to predict the possible results of alternative decisions on irrigation,
nitrogen application, and other management practices.
A user-friendly interface, operating from the Windows environment,
allows editing of the input, running the simulation, and viewing the
results as output files and graphics.
The model is now available for assessment by research or extension
specialists, as well as by cotton growers and farm advisors.
CALGOS Home Page
II. Technical Information
II.1 Executables:
Operating System(s): PC - compatible computer with a 486-DX processor or better, VGA orSVGA screen, at least 10 MB available on hard disk, minimum 4 MB RAM memory (8 MB or more recommended). DOS 5 or later, Windows 3.1 or later
II.2 Source-code:
Programming Language(s):
II.3 Manuals:
II.4 Data:
III. Mathematical Information
III.1 Mathematics
III.2 Quantities
III.2.1 Input
III.2.2 Output
IV. References
V. Further information in the World-Wide-Web
VI. Additional remarks
Last review of this document by: T. Gabele : Mon Nov 3 1997
Status of the document:
last modified by
Tobias Gabele Wed Aug 21 21:44:40 CEST 2002